scholarly journals Attitude and preventive practices towards COVID-19 disease and the impact of awareness training on knowledge of the disease among correctional officers

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Johnson Okoro ◽  
Ambrose Ekeroku ◽  
Benedicta Nweze ◽  
Tobechukwu Odionye ◽  
Joel Nkire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Correctional Officers ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Awareness Training ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
The World ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
The Impact

COVID-19 disease remains a public health emergency of international concern. Efforts at the global and national levels are being made to control its spread. The Nigerian Correctional Service is also proactive in the fight against the disease by organizing COVID-19 awareness training for correctional officers. We conducted a pre- and post-test assessment of COVID-19 knowledge among correctional officers in Enugu State Command to determine the impact of awareness training on their knowledge level. The study also assessed correctional officers’ attitude and preventive practices towards the disease. The mean knowledge score was 19.34 out of 25, and the awareness training significantly improved the participants’ COVID-19 knowledge. We found a significant moderate, positive correlation between knowledge and attitude/practice, and a significantly higher knowledge level among those with higher educational qualifications. The majority of the respondents (87.9%) believed that there were confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria, whereas 85.1%, 78.7%, and 75.9% believed that there were cases in other parts of the world, the world will win the battle against COVID-19, and that there will be successful control of the disease, respectively. Regular hand washing with soap and water was practiced by 87.9% of the participants, whereas 84.4%, 83%, and 58.9%, wore face masks in public places, practiced social distancing, and avoided crowded places, respectively. Obtaining information from multiple sources was the commonest (53.2%), and this was followed by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (26.2%).

scholarly journals The Impact of Human Trafficking Training on Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge and Attitudes

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 238212052110165
Author(s):  
Hayoung Lee ◽  
Julia Geynisman-Tan ◽  
Sarah Hofer ◽  
Emily Anderson ◽  
Sahar Caravan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Sustained Improvement ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Predominantly Female ◽  
The Impact

Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate a CME-accredited human trafficking didactic and discussion-based training for healthcare professionals by comparing participant knowledge and attitudes on human trafficking before and after attending the training. Methods: A novel 18-item survey was developed to test the knowledge of and attitudes towards human trafficking. Participants of 17 standardized trainings delivered by 4 physician-trainers over a two-year period were invited to take a pre-test and 2 post-tests at 1-week and 6-months post training. Surveys were anonymously collected and linked to each participant with a de-identified number. Data were analyzed using SPSS software with scores given to the overall and knowledge and attitude subscales. Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation. Comparisons were made using paired t-tests or ANOVA, as appropriate. Results: Total of 424 participants submitted the pre-test and were predominantly female (81%) and students in healthcare fields (55%). Of these participants, 237 (56%) submitted the 1-week post-test. Scores increased from pre-test to 1-week post-test in both knowledge (54.7 ± 18.7%-84.5 ± 12.8%, P = .001) and attitude (49.4 ± 14.7%-71.0 ± 12.8%, P < .001) subscales. Forty-seven participants (11%) submitted the 6-month post-test, which demonstrated a decrease in knowledge score from the 1-week post-test (84.5 ± 12.8%-50.0 ± 13.6%, P < .001). However, improvements in attitude scores were sustained across time (71.0 ± 12.8%-68.8 ± 12.4%, P < .001). Conclusions: Among health professionals, the CME-accredited LIFT training leads to a short-term improvement in knowledge of human trafficking and a sustained improvement in awareness and attitudes about human trafficking.

scholarly journals Impact of community based awareness education about dengue by assessing knowledge and preventive practices in rural population

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 3729-3735
Author(s):  
Komal Meshram ◽  
Ajay Meshram ◽  
Shubham Chopra ◽  
Ujwal Gajbe
Keyword(s):  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Impact

Dengue a major international public health concern is a vector-borne viral infection caused due to bite of Aedes aegypti mosquito. To reduce humanmosquito contact or eliminate vector population efforts should be made. The knowledge gained through this investigation would help rural population to take certain preventive and control measures against dengue fever. It would also be helpful to guide policy makers and health authorities to plan, design and initiate initiatives, various programs and policies regarding prevention of dengue. To find out the impact of community-based awareness education about dengue by assessing knowledge and preventive practices in rural population. A Cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was done in rural population residing near the Datta Meghe Medical College, Wanadongri, Nagpur over a period of three months. Sample size of 166 participants; age more than 18 years residing in rural area were included in the study. Positive correlation in knowledge regarding dengue fever was found at post test among participants and information imparted; significant improvement was observed with respect to pretest taken. Questionnaire helped individuals to gain more knowledge regarding the disease and its prevention. This study concludes that the knowledge score of participants regarding dengue fever and invigilator increases at post test. Hence a better and healthy community can be achieved just by imparting simple doorstep knowledge.

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Webinar on Knowledge Regarding the Strategies to Prevent Covid 19 among Nursing Students of SIIHS, Honavar, Uttara Kannada

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sagaya Arockiya Mary. A ◽  
Susai Mari.A ◽  
Wincy. C ◽  
Thirumurugan. M ◽  
Verginia Dsouza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Student Nurses ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test

Background: The one virus stumbled the whole universe is the novel corona virus and impacted physical, emotional and social health status of almost every individual in the world irrespectively. Since the existence of Covid-19 till now it is been noticed that student nurses also affected by this fatal viral infection during their clinical practice. Objectives: The study focused on evaluating the effectiveness of webinar on knowledge regarding the strategies to prevent Covid -19 among student nurses of SIIHS, Honavar, Uttara Kannada. The study aimed at enhancing the knowledge level and influences others through effective health teaching at clinical areas and even in community settings. Methodology: An evaluative approach with pre- experimental, non-randomized, one group pre and post-test research design was adapted. The sample size was 294, purposive sampling technique was adapted. Data collected through testmoz web page and webinar was conducted by google meet app for one week. Data analysed by descriptive and statistical methods (chi-square and z-test) and interpreted by graphs. Results: The findings show that in pre-test 10(3.41%) had poor, 127(43.19%) had average, 157(53.40%) Good and 00% excellent knowledge level whereas in post-test 00% had Poor, 59(20.06%) Average, 176(59.86%) Good and 59 (20.06%) had excellent knowledge level. The pre-test mean score was 23.1 (46.2 %.) and of post-test was 35.6 (71.2%). The computed z’-test value showing significant difference in the pre (x?1=23.1) and post-test (x?2=35.6) knowledge score (p=1.18357, < z= -5.1679, critical z score=-1.6449 ? =0.05 level of significance). Hence the p value is greater than the z value (p(x?Z) = 1.18357e-7), it indicates the webinar was effective and the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected. Conclusion: The study was concluded as the webinar was highly effective and influenced the participant to gain sufficient information on prevention and the spread of Covid 19. Hopefully this enables them to apply

scholarly journals Efektivitas Pelatihan Pembuatan PMT Menu Lokal Terhadap Pengetahuan Dan Sikap Ibu Dalam Memberikan Pmt Pada Balita Dengan Gizi Kurang Di Desa Leyangan

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 22-36
Author(s):  
G.A.KD Ratna Kusumasari ◽  
Wahyu Kristiningrum ◽  
Luvi Dian Afriyani
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Child Mortality ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Adequate Level ◽  
The World ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

The number of malnourished people in the world reaches 104 million children and the condition of malnutrition is still the cause of one third of all causes of child mortality in the world. This has not received attention so that it is required training for creating PMT with local menus to improve the knowledge and attitudes of mothers in giving PMT with local menus to malnustrihed toddles in order to improve the children  nutritional status. This research aims to determine the effectiveness training of PMT making local menus on knowledge and attitude of mother in giving PMT to toddlers with malnutrition in Leyangan Village. The type of research  quassy experiment with the design of one group pretest and posttest design. The sampling technive was proportuionate random sampling. The number of samples in this study were 20 respondents and the analysis used was univariate and bivariate analysis. From the result training the knowledge level after given training was on “good” level with 18 respondent (90%), “adequate” level with 2 respondent (20%). The attitude after given the training was 19 respondent (95%) with in “positif” catesony and 1 responden (5%) with in “negative” catesony. Based on the results of the research, the training in making local menu PMT is effective to increase the knowledge and attitudes of mothers in giving PMT to toddlers with malnutrition at Leyangan Village with p-value p-0,000. ABSTRAK Jumlah penderita gizi kurang di dunia mencapai 104 juta anak dan keadaan gizi kurang masih menjadi penyebab sepertiga kematian anak di seluruh dunia.Upaya penanganan masalah gizi kurang harus mendapatkan tatalaksana perawatan yang sesuai sehingga diperlukan pelatihan pembuatan PMT menu lokal untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan sikap ibu dalam memberikan PMT menu lokal pada balita gizi kurang agar meningkatkan status gizi balita yang baik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas pelatihan pembuaatan PMT menu lokal terhadap pengetahuan dan sikap ibu dalam memberikan pmt pada balita dengan gizi kurang di Desa Leyangan jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah quassy eksperiment dengan rancangan one group pretest dan posttest design. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan proportuionate random sampling. Jumlah  sampel pada penelitian ini sebanyak 20 responden dan analisis menggunakan analisa univariat dan bivariat. Dari hasil penelitian didapatkan tingkat pengetahuan sesudah diberikan pelatihan PMT menu lokal pada kategori baik sebanyak 18 responden (90,0%), kategori cukup sebanyak 2 responden (10,0%). Pada sikap responden sesudah diberikan pelatihan PMT menu lokal sikap ibu dengan kategori positif sebanyak 19 responden (95,0%) dan kategori sikap negatif sebanyak 1 responden (5,0%). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian bahwa pelatihan pembuatan PMT menu lokal efektif digunakan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan sikap ibu dalam memberikan PMT pada balita dengan gizi kurang di Desa Leyangan dengan nilai p-value 0,000.

The Effectiveness of Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) Programme Among Adolescents in Cheras, Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Zaitul Akmal AZ ◽  
Salmah N ◽  
ND Ismail ◽  
Muhammad Akmal MN ◽  
Khairatul Nainey K
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Sexual Reproductive Health ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Introduction: In Malaysia, the rate of adolescents involved in sexual activities has increased and starts at an earlier age. Data from NHMS 2017 showed that 7.3% among surveyed 13 to 17 years-old adolescents have already had sex. The rate of teenage pregnancies is also increasing at 3.7-3.9% between the years 2009 until 2011. Therefore, an effective SRH Programme should be conducted in schools to equip them with adequate knowledge regarding this subject.Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among 145 randomly selected secondary school students aged 13 to 15 years old, attending the SRH Programme in a secondary school in Cheras, Selangor, Malaysia. The objective of this programme is to deliver knowledge and promote awareness among adolescents regarding SRH. The programme consists of intervention using adolescent-friendly module and games. A pre- and post-test were given to the participants to evaluate the effectiveness of the programme using the validated SRH questionnaire (Malay version). The questionnaire consists of fourteen and six items for knowledge and attitude, respectively.Results: The result showed an increase in the mean knowledge score (±SD) after the SRH Programme at the school from 7.25 ± 2.44 for pre-test to 9.70 ± 3.17 for post-test. The mean difference in pre- and post-test was 2.45 (95% CI: 2.02, 2.87) and was statistically significant (p<0.001). In terms of attitudes, the majority of the students felt that they have enough knowledge to make a gooddecision regarding sexual reproductive health issues after the SRH programme. However, there was only a small increment with regards to their attitudes on assertiveness.Conclusion: This study demonstrated an increase in the level of knowledge among adolescents in Cheras after the SRH programme using the adolescent-friendly module and games. However, there is no significant change in attitude among adolescents regarding SRH.Future SRH programmes need to be done regularly to instil positive attitudes among adolescents in dealing withsexual reproductive dilemmas.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2021 Page: S20

scholarly journals Educational concussion module for professional footballers: from systematic development to feasibility and effect

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. e000490 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincent Gouttebarge ◽  
Charlotte Cowie ◽  
Edwin Goedhart ◽  
Simon P T Kemp ◽  
Gino M M J Kerkhoffs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Essential Information ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Signed Rank Test ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Football Field

ObjectivesTo describe: (1) how we developed a concussion module and (2) whether the concussion module is feasible (in terms of relevance, added value and suitability) and enhances knowledge and changes attitude of professional footballers about concussion.Developing the concussion moduleWe developed the concussion module based on two structured and systematic processes. First, our needs assessment (questionnaire and interviews) in professional football (especially players) revealed that a 5–10 min concussion module was needed, ideally disseminated during club visits. Second, the objectives were defined (from published literature and by experts) as to disseminate essential information about what concussion is (definition), how to recognise it and the importance of removing a player with (suspected) concussion from the football field. We included an introductory video featuring a high-profile professional footballer and an animated educational component on defining concussion, recognising it and removing affected players from the field.Feasibility and effectA quasiexperimental study (pretest post-test design) was conducted among 61 professional footballers. These players were asked to complete two questionnaires related to knowledge about and attitude towards concussion and feasibility of the module: one before and one after viewing the concussion module. Potential increase in knowledge and attitude was explored by comparing the pretest and post-test scores of the Rosenbaum Concussion Knowledge and Attitudes Survey with the non-parametric Wilcoxon signed-rank test (p<0.05). The mean knowledge score of the participants was stable between tests (Z=213; p=0.16), while mean attitude score increased significantly (Z=331; p=0.01). Nearly all participants (85%–100%) were positive about the relevance, added value, duration and form of the concussion module.ConclusionThe developed educational concussion module leads to better attitude of professional footballers towards concussion.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitude of Dental Practitioners Related to Disinfection during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaur Sarfaraz ◽  
Juzer Shabbir ◽  
Muhammad Adeel Mudasser ◽  
Zohaib Khurshid ◽  
Ahmed Adel A. Al-Quraini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
The World ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

The world is currently facing a pandemic crisis due to a novel coronavirus. For this purpose, acquiring updated knowledge regarding prevention and disinfection during the current pandemic is necessary for every dental practitioner. In our study, we aimed to evaluate globally the level of knowledge and the attitude of dental practitioners related to disinfection. A total of 385 participants out of 401 participants from 23 different countries across the world were included in the final analysis after the exclusion of incomplete responses. The majority of the dentists who responded were females (53.8%) and were practicing at private health institutes (36.4%). The mean knowledge score of the participants was estimated to be 4.19 ± 1.88 out of 12, reflecting insufficient knowledge, and the mean attitude score of the participants was estimated to be 12.24 ± 3.23 out of 15, which shows a positive attitude toward disinfection practices during coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Thus, the current study indicated a lack of knowledge in fundamental aspects of disinfection protocols with a significant and positive attitude from dental health professionals toward disinfection regarding the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE TOWARDS QUALITY USE OF MEDICINE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 49-56
Author(s):  
Wardah Mustafa Din ◽  
Noor Ashikeen Zainal Abidin
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
T Test ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Elective Course ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
The Impact

Quality use of medicine is crucial not only to optimize health resources, but to safeguard consumers from unsafe use of medicine. Knowing Your Medicine (KYM) Campaign was launched by the Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia as an initiative to raise awareness to consumers on quality use of medicines in ensuring wise, safe and effective use of medicines. Materials of the campaign which is the KYM Module, is integrated in one of the elective course in UKM which is offered to undergraduate students across different faculties to increase knowledge and practice on quality use of medicine. This study aims to identify the impact of the KYM Module towards knowledge and practice of the undergraduates enrolled into the course. A one group pre and post-test research design was employed to students using purposive sampling (n=62). The questionnaire consists of three sections which are i) demographic profile, ii) knowledge assessment (14 items) and iii) practice assessment (15 items). Frequency analysis and paired sample T-test were used to measure the impact of the module. Knowledge of the undergraduates increased from fair/good to good/excellent, as knowledge score of 64.5% students reached excellent post-test compared to 35.5% pre-test. In terms of practice, a paired T-test analysis shows that there is a statistically significant increase in practice scores from pre-test (M = 4.2, SD = .472) to post-test (M = 4.57, SD = .341), t (61) =-3.859, p<.05 (two tailed). In summary, both knowledge and practice improved significantly among undergraduates after completing the module. This research serves as an important data to support the effectiveness of MOH initiative in disseminating important information regarding quality use of medicine to the public.

scholarly journals A CO-RELATION STUDY TO ASSESS PARENTAL KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE REGARDING THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON CHILDREN IN SELECTED AREA KANPUR, U.P

2020 ◽  
pp. 434-440
Author(s):  
Pratibha Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Parental Knowledge ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
The Impact

Today's Children will be tomorrow's responsible citizen of the country. Entertainment is an essential part of life, by this we feel tension free, relaxed, energetic and having a positive attitude towards life. Games plays an important role for the all round development of the children's personality especially outdoor games but Now a days children are adopting habits of playing indoor games and also entertaining themselves by using various electronic devices as we know one of them is television. There are various programmes such as various kids’ channels, cartoon shows, video games etc. being watched by the children. Directly or indirectly these programs affect behaviour of the children in positive and negative ways. That’s why it is needed that parents should have a look for types of programmes seen by children, how long a child is watching a program, how it is affecting child habits/ behaviour etc. Later on, these negative impacts will create health issues/behaviour problems such as obesity, aggressive behaviour, lack of concentration etc. Child who watch television for 10 hours or more per week are less skilled at reading and are less successful in school as compared to children who watch television for less than 10 hours per week. The American academy of paediatrics makes the following recommendations regarding television viewing should not exceed one to two hours of quality programming daily and children younger than two years old should not watch television.1 That is why researchers took this topic to highlight the attitude and knowledge of parents about the impact of television on their Children's behaviour. A co-relational study conducted to assess parental knowledge and attitude regarding the impact of television on children in selected area at Kanpur (U.P). A descriptive cross-sectional survey approach was used, sample size was 100 parents selected by convenient sampling for this study. Self-structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge of parents, and attitude of parents was assessed by Likert scale. The study shows that among 100 parents 8% of them had poor knowledge, 36% average knowledge, 50% good knowledge, 6% very good knowledge about impact of television on children. The study shown the positive attitude 84%, negative attitude 16% on impact of television on children. The correlation value shows that positive correlation between knowledge and attitude score of parents. There was no significant association between knowledge score with their demographic variables and significant association seen between attitude score with types of family, educational status of parents, income of parents and number of children. There was no significant association between attitude score with age of parents and religion. KEYWORDS: Impact, Television, Attitude, Parental Knowledge,

scholarly journals Pengaruh pesan gizi singkat dan pendidikan gizi terhadap praktik makan pasien rawat inap di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Salatiga

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 120-124
Author(s):  
Rohani Retnauli Simanjuntak ◽  
Martha Irene Kartasurya ◽  
Ali Rosidi
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Group Score ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Background : the low dietary intake in hospitalized patients impact on low level of energy and protein adequacy. Short nutritional message and nutrition education could influence the patient’s eating practice in order to increase score of knowledge, attitude, level of energy and protein adequacy.Objective : to analyze the effects of short nutritional message and nutrition education on eating practice in hospitalized patients at Salatiga general hospital.Method : this was a quasi experimental study with control group pre-test post-test design. The treatment group (38 respondents) received hospital food (3 days) and nutritional short message and education nutrition from the nutritionist (2 days), meanwhile the control group (38 respondents) received hospital food (3 days) only. Score of knowledge and attitude were obtained from interview with questioner. Energy and protein adequacy level come from hospital food intake and recall.Results : there were no differences in nutritional knowledge score, attitude, protein and energy adequacy level before intervention in both group. Score of knowledge, attitude, level of energy and protein adequacy could be increased by short nutritional message and nutrition education (p=0,00, p=0,00, p=0,00, dan p=0,00). Short nutritional message and nutrition education was no effect on energy and protein adequacy level from food outside hospital (p=0,76 and p =0,86).Conclusion: Short nutritional message and nutrition education was increasing nutritional knowledge and attitude score, energy and protein adequacy level from hospital food and total intake.

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